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Viticulture, Enology &
Agriculture
Virginia's notable success and growing reputation as home to
some of the nation's finest wines have generated the need for
collaborative efforts between the wine industry and educational
institutions to expand the Virginia wine experience. To further
the growth and opportunities of the Virginia wine industry,
Piedmont Virginia Community College offers training and
experiential learning in partnership with regional vineyards and
wineries.
To meet the needs of both large and small vineyards, PVCC
offers a series of seminars in viticulture (growing grapes) and
enology (producing wine) taught by internationally known
experts in the field.
Students explore new concepts and solutions in viticulture and
enology focusing on topics such as:
• Soil preparation
• Planting and pruning
• Canopy management
• Harvesting
• Blending
• Fermenting and racking
• Bottling
The PVCC program follows the seasons, taking students
through both the vineyard and the cellar experiences.
Regional vineyards rotate hosting each seminar giving
students the opportunity to tour the facilities in the area and
see first hand the vineyards in operation. Students grow
their knowledge while grapes grow through the seasons. This
program includes:
• Classroom lecture and discussion on the specific seminar
series topic
• Experiential learning in the host vineyard or the winery
cellar
• Tour of and wine tasting at the host vineyard
Viticulture & Enology
Certificate Program Course Requirements
Viticulture Certificate
1 Introduction to Viticulture
2 Vineyard Site Selection
3 Soil Preparation & Planting
4 Dormant Pruning
5 Pest Control
6 Canopy Management
7 Harvesting & Basic Analysis
of the Must
8 Vine Grafting & Propagation
9 Vineyard Management
(Field Experience) - Part I
10 Vineyard Management
(Field Experience) - Part II
Enology Certificate
1 Introduction to Enology
2 Wine Analysis & Tasting
3 Winery Design & Equipment
4 Legal Issues in the Wine Industry
5 Marketing Wine
6 Fermentation & Racking
7 Harvesting & Basic Analysis
of the Must
8 Wine Bottling
9 Sparkling Winemaking